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In episode 309 of the Glass and Out Podcast we have the pleasure of being joined by Penn State University Head Coach Guy Gadowsky.

One could argue that outside of the NHL, no hockey team in the world will receive as much attention as the Nittany Lions this upcoming season.

Led by Gadowsky since 2011, the program is coming off its first trip to the Frozen Four and this offseason, recruited a ton of talent to an already loaded roster, including the consensus #1 pick in the upcoming NHL draft, Gavin McKenna. Ranked in the top 5 preseason college polls, Gadowsky had Penn State primed to make a lot of noise this season.

Listen as he shares the importance of a well defined team structure, the keys to finding chemistry with high-end talent, and overcoming adversity on the way to a Frozen Four appearance.

Video Timestamps:

• 0:00 First team areas to address
• 3:45 Having a defined identity
• 4:40 Gavin McKenna/Finding chemistry with talent
• 8:10 Managing being a top ranked team
• 10:25 Overcoming adversity last season
• 12:05 Culture’s not just a buzzword
• 15:35 With it or on it
• 18:50 Penn State Women’s Volleyball
• 22:20 Riding the wave of success
• 24:30 Journey to Frozen Four
• 28:15 Terry Pagula
• 31:40 Grassroots hockey in Pennsylvania
• 34:30 How being a dad influences coaching/Brian Riley
• 37:35 Embracing competition as fun
• 40:30 Navigating NIL
• 43:40 Penn State Values
• 47:30 Long tenure with Nittany Lions
• 50:10 Player experience at Penn State